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Spine Surgery

Overview

What is Spine Surgery?

Spine surgery restores stability, alignment and function to our spinal column. The spine is a central pillar of the body, protecting vital nerves and allows for movement and bears weight. Due to age, injury or wear, overtime, its intricate structures made up of discs, joints, and nerves can deteriorate. This leads to pain that often radiates into the limbs.

Spine surgery as a term suggests complex procedures. Going beyond surgical care, it also consists of careful evaluations and non-surgical care pathways. A spine surgeon will be discerning when surgery is the most reliable solution for nerve pressure or instability or other treatments are more appropriate to pursue.

Types of Spinal Conditions

The most common spinal concerns are degenerative conditions. Spinal stenosis which is narrowing of the canal or a herniated disc, where the disc's soft centre presses on a nerve can all appear after years of use. Where one vertebra slips over another, known as spondylolisthesis, can also cause instability and nerve pain. Traumatic fractures, deformities like scoliosis in adults, infections and tumours affecting the spine all require specialised care.

We cater to patients who experience pain after prior back surgery by specialising in complex revision procedures. Successful outcome depends first on pinpointing the exact source of pain and we work towards this at NMC. A pinched nerve, an unstable joint or a worn disc all help steer us towards the most appropriate care pathway.

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Spinal issues are clear and obvious. Persistent pain in the neck or lower back that travels down the arms or legs, often described as a burning or electric shock sensation, is a clear sign of nerve involvement. Pain patients experience might be coupled with numbness, tingling or weakness in the limbs. Difficulty walking, a loss of balance, or changes in bowel or bladder function that accompany this pain are particularly serious symptoms that require immediate attention.

If pain is progressively worsening, disrupting sleep, work and daily activities, specialist care is required. Especially when it doesn’t respond to conservative care, physiotherapy or medication. For those in Dubai or across the UAE, consulting a specialist at our leading spine surgery hospital in Dubai can provide the clarity needed for these complex decisions.

Matching symptoms to their precise physical source is the most effective way of beginning any investigation. Consultations follow pain patterns and our neurological and physical examination tests reflexes, muscle strength, and sensation to pinpoint potential nerve compression.

All our orthopaedics sub-specialties use imaging as central to confirming the clinical picture. An MRI scan is the gold standard for visualising soft tissues, showing the health of spinal discs, nerves, and ligaments in excellent detail, revealing herniations or stenosis. X-rays and CT scans are essential for assessing bone alignment, stability, and anatomy, which is crucial for planning any surgical intervention. In some cases, nerve conduction studies might be used. These tools together allow our team to build a complete three-dimensional understanding of our patient’s spine's structure and the precise source of symptoms.

  • Herniated or Degenerative Disc Disease in the cervical and lumbar spine
  • Spinal Stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage)
  • Spinal Fractures from trauma or osteoporosis
  • Degenerative Scoliosis and other spinal deformities in adults
  • Spinal Infections and Tumours
  • Spinal Instability and Chronic Back Pain
  • Failed Previous Back Surgery (Revision Spine Surgery)

A vast majority of spinal conditions improve without an operation. We first explore targeted physiotherapy, pain management injections, and medication, prioritising non-surgical options.

Surgery would be the best option for structural problems or for those causing progressive nerve damage and spinal instability.

Our expertise covers the full spectrum of modern techniques. Among our services is minimally invasive spine surgery, which uses smaller incisions to reduce muscle damage and speed up recovery. Advanced technology is used across all our facilities, including navigation systems and robotic spine surgery for unparalleled precision in implant placement. For complex reconstructions, open spine surgery techniques are employed to safely achieve the necessary correction and stability. A coordinated team of surgeons, anaesthetists, specialist nurses, and physiotherapists at NMC Hospitals and Clinics across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Ain takes care of patients from the first consultation to post-operative rehabilitation.

Our consultant spine surgeons and orthopaedic and surgical specialists bring a wealth of experience in managing both common and highly complex spinal pathologies, with advanced fellowship training in spinal surgery. Supporting them are entire multidisciplinary teams who are dedicated to spinal care.

The uncertainty surrounding spine care can be one of its biggest challenges. At NMC, we address this directly through a partnership-focused consultation. Consultations break down conditions using imaging with our specialists, mapping out all appropriate options, ensuring patients have all essential information about their treatment plans. At every NMC location across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Ain, this model of expert, patient-centred care defines our spine services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In minimally invasive surgery, smaller incisions and specialised instruments are used to access the spine. This causes less disruption to the surrounding muscles and leads to a quicker recovery. Open surgery involves the use of larger incisions for more complex reconstructions where greater visibility and access are needed.
Spine surgery carries general risks like infection, bleeding, or blood clots, as with any other surgery. Nerve injury, persistent pain, or issues with hardware are the most specific risks. Our surgeons always discuss individual risk profiles in detail during consultations.
Depending on the procedure, recovery varies. Patients might be walking the same day and return to light office work in a few weeks after a minimally invasive discectomy. For more complex fusion surgery, recovery is longer. It can take up to several months before one can return to all normal activities.
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